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One of our favorite places inside Torres del Paine National Park is Cuernos Sector, which gets its name from the impressive mountains located to one side of this area. Each morning you will wake up to fantastic views of green forests and the flowing sound of a river. Here we will tell you all you need to know to enjoy an unforgettable experience in this place.
If there were a competition for the most impressive geological wonder in this national park, Los Cuernos and Las Torres del Paine would compete neck and neck. Both images are wonderful to have in your memory and photographs, and therefore you should consider visiting each one. But for now, we’re going to talk about Los Cuernos.
Where is Cuernos Sector?
Leaving Hotel Las Torres, you must head west, walking along the shores of Lake Nordenskjöld, whose naturally spectacular turquoise blue waters will accompany you during a large part of the journey. You will find incredible places to photograph as you admire the amazing landscapes and impressive view of this area from each one of its lookout points. During your hike, you’ll walk around the base of Mount Almirante Nieto, observing the glaciers that formed on this mountain range. After a few hours of walking, you will be able to see Los Cuernos. When you see them, you know you are close to your destination.
Walking at a steady pace, you should arrive at Cuernos Sector in approximately 4.5 hours (12.8 km/8 mi). If you do the reverse hike, that is, from west to east, and you decide to go from Francés when on the O Circuit, it will take you close to 2 hours to arrive. Although it’s only 3.2 km (2 mi), the hike is more strenuous, but arriving at Los Cuernos will be your grand prize.
Our Lodgings in Sector Cuernos
As soon as you arrive at Sector Cuernos, you will be greeted by the Las Torres Patagonia Team. Here you will have access to one of the various lodging options you have on reservation. Among the options available for guests are 8 cabins which can be used by groups of two people. They have a lovely terrace with a view of Lake Nordenskjöld, surrounded by a thick forest and Los Cuernos in the background. It’s an experience that is one of a kind.
As for our montain hostels, there are 4 shared rooms with 6 beds each. When it comes to camping, we have over 48 tents for rent, 5 Tribu™ tents set up on elevated metallic structures, as well as 5 ground-level campsites.
As we all know, a good meal is the most important part of the day after a long hike. Thus, we provide a dinner service (appetizer, main dish, and dessert), a buffet breakfast, and boxed lunches.
Our cafeteria has a kiosk with pre-paid Wi-Fi services, and we also sell snacks at the bar, where you can buy cookies and crackers, drinks and chocolates. Plus, the kitchen also offers various desserts from our bakery, such as pound cake, kuchen, and other treats.
What can you find at Cuernos Sector?
At Cuernos Sector, you will always find people enjoying the area after an intense day of trekking, looking at the show on Paine Grande or the majestic views of Los Cuernos. Not only that, it is also the perfect place to see condors, so don’t forget to bring your binoculars or a camera with zoom lens. You might just get that shot you’ve been looking for.
If you prefer to relax to the flowing sounds of a river, just a few meters away you’ll find a stream that winds down Los Cuernos. You can go see the waterfall and listen to the force of the water as it flows, creating the perfect ambiance for an afternoon of meditation while the sound of water fills your senses. You can also walk to the shores of Lake Nordenskjöld, take in the dramatic view of its vast turquoise blue waters and enjoy the landscape surrounded by Patagonian forest-covered mountains.
At Sector Cuernos, there are so many amazing places to take pictures of, you only have to walk and find the perfect spot.
For more information on our lodging options in the different areas of Las Torres Patagonia, click here. Cuernos Sector and the rest of Torres del Paine are waiting for you!
